Surgical Procedures and Medical Terminology

What does the term 'desis' mean in medical terminology?

• Repair of a damaged organ or tissue

• Surgical binding or fixation

• Administration of medication through injection

• Removal of a tumor or growth

Which term is used to describe the process of recording?

• -gram

• -scop-

• -rrhaphy

• -plasty

What does the term 'ostomy' refer to in surgical procedures?

• Removal of a body part

• Create an opening

• Insertion of a medical device

• Repair of a broken bone

What does the term 'otomy' mean in medical terminology?

• Surgical incision or cutting procedure

• Non-invasive treatment

• Medication administration

• Diagnostic test

Which term is used to describe a surgical removal?

• -otomy

• -ectomy

• -ostomy

• -plasty

What does the term 'pexy' mean in surgical procedures?

• Surgical removal of an organ or tissue

• Surgical repair of an organ or tissue

• Surgical cutting of an organ or tissue

• Surgical fixation or suspension

Which term is used to describe a surgical repair?

• -ostomy

• -ectomy

• -otomy

• -plasty

What does the term 'rrhaphy' refer to in medical terminology?

• Surgical suturing

• Diagnosis of a medical condition

• Administration of medication

• Removal of a body part

Which term is used to describe the process of observing or looking?

• gram

• -scop-

• -centesis

• -rrhaphy

What does the term 'centesis' mean in surgical procedures?

• Injecting medication into a body cavity or organ

• Administering anesthesia through a needle

• Puncturing a body cavity or organ

• Removing a body part through a small incision